Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp
Advanced outdoor skills and leadership development for teens who have completed other TWA programs.
▌ Editor's read The Tribal Wisdom Academy website loads as a real camp site, offering a 'Graduate Camp' for students in grades 6-12. The camp is a day program, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with an extended day option until 5:00 PM. The founder is Dr. Nicole A. Williams, who is highlighted as an experienced educator with a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. The camp's curriculum focuses on academic enrichment, critical thinking, and leadership development. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, nor does it provide information on state licensing or staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for 'Tribal Wisdom Academy' show a 5.0-star rating based on 10 reviews, with positive comments often praising the academic focus and Dr. Williams's teaching style. Social media handles found are @tribalwisdomacademy on Instagram and TribalWisdomAcademy on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–17
- Hours: Varies by shuttle
- Address: 1 Los Gatos Farms Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
- Phone: 408-840-3330
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp
- What ages does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp accept?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp is open to children ages 13–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp cost?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp publishes $870/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp's hours?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp runs Varies by shuttle. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp provide lunch?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp compare to other specialty camps in Los Gatos?
- Tribal Wisdom Academy - Graduate Camp is one of 5 specialty camps in Los Gatos that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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